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Venezuela
Report: Major Outlets Informed of Plan to Abduct Maduro, But Withheld Reporting
The New York Times and The Washington Post reportedly sought to “avoid endangering US troops.”
Venezuelans Say They Will Continue to Resist in the Face of Trump’s Aggression
“It sounded like an earthquake, like the sky was falling down,” a journalist in Caracas said of the US strikes.
Trump Invokes Monroe Doctrine as US Attack on Venezuela Signals Wider Threats Across Latin America
Trump and Rubio framed the assault on Venezuela as a warning to Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, and other nations.
Democratic Lawmakers Push to Block Trump’s Unlawful War on Venezuela
Lawmakers urge an emergency War Powers vote as Trump threatens more illegal attacks and US control of Venezuela.
Trump Says US Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro Abduction
Legal experts called for Trump’s impeachment as world leaders condemned the action as a violation of international law.
Venezuelan Communal Movements Pledge to Defend Country Against US Imperialism
Popular organizations created sovereign food distribution systems in response to US sanctions, says Andreína Chávez.
Trump Says US Struck “Big Facility” in Venezuela as Reports Emerge of CIA Attack
Legal experts say the strike, if confirmed, could represent a violation of the UN Charter.
Admiral Who Ordered Bombing of Boat Strike Survivors Asked Military Lawyer First
Over 100 people have been killed by Trump administration boat strikes widely condemned as illegal.
Trump’s Expanded Drug War Will Make Overdose Crisis Worse, Experts Say
An executive order declaring fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction could remove supports that keep people alive.
House Republicans Squash Venezuela War Powers Resolutions
This follows two failed Senate attempts to stop Trump from continuing military action without congressional approval.